I think it's worth noting the Lake Waukomis Police Department is making a genuine effort to meet the citizens of our community. See the newsletter this month (July). You'll find names and photos of the officers and the monthly police report shows a much higher warning to ticket ratio. These officers do a great job. Thanks!

The Police department needs to be more considerate of residents and citizens. I was given a ticket for going 27 outside of my house. Having never been pulled over, being a resident, and it being 11:00 on a Saturday, I expected an understanding conversation. Instead, the police officer was rude and offended my wife and I. We have not seen the same officer since that month, but I am not the only resident who has experienced frustrations regarding an insensitive approach.

I would prefer a warning on fisrt offense for a lake resident. I jog around the lake four times a week and work in mid-town. I understand the need for police protection. I know and understand how to follow procedures with curtosy as well.

At the risk of alienating some friends and neighbors I am moving our discussion over here per the last FB post. I did delete the thread as I stated I would once the suggestion was made to move it here. Please post any upcoming discussions that could be brought before the city in a democratic manor.

Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:09 pm Post subject: Organizing an approach to bring to the next City meeting

Thank you Cindy,
I think it would be helpful to have everyone collaborate on an approach to this. I caught that last recommendation to take this to our City meeting. I agree with that...but...think it would be counterproductive to hash it all out during the meeting. I'd like to see us all be well prepared in advance.
Sincerely,
Bob_________________I just LOVE living here!

I was very dissapointed yesterday when some of the responses during the discussion on Lake Waukomis facebook resulted in "if you don't like it, move." We all live here. We all pay taxes, (well most anyway). People have a right to their own opinion without being told to think about living somewhere else.